• Sheffield local elections: Fighting on locals’ behalf – what to expect from the Community Councillors Group?

    In a series of interviews with party leaders ahead of the May 2 local elections in Sheffield, Cllr Dianne Hurst from the Sheffield Community Councillor Group has told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) why she (and some of her colleagues) left the Labour Party and what’s next in – now – opposition at town hall. For a start, we met at Richmond Park in Sheffield, where Cllr Hurst wanted to talk about a mix of real local issues – the lack of housing options when homes are lying empty, and...

  • Local community calendar

    By Future Brown Herald Democrat To have an event featured, email [email protected]. Sat., April 20 Free food distribution, 8 a.m. MasterKey Ministries of Grayson County;… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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    By Future Brown Herald Democrat To have an event featured, email [email protected]. Thurs., April 18 StoryTots Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Sherman Public Library; UnPlug Texoma Business… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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    By Future Brown Herald Democrat To have an event featured, email [email protected]. Wed., April 17 Sherman Noon Lions meeting, noon, Golden Corral, Sherman; Thurs., April… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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    By Future Brown Herald Democrat To have an event featured, email [email protected]. Sat., April 13 Cars and Coffee, 7 a.m. Sherman Municipal Building; Beat the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • Local garden club to have plant sale

    Flower Lane Garden Club will host their annual plant sale and bazaar on Saturday, May 4 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. behind El Nopal Mexican Restaurant, 3140 N. National Road in Columbus. Continue reading at The Republic News.

  • Passover comes with concern for local Jewish community

    The eight-day celebration of Passover begins Monday.

  • Meath community in mourning after death of local firefighter

    The dad-of-four will be laid to rest next week as funeral details have been announced

  • Findlay Rotary Club Announces Grants To Local Charities

    (From the Findlay Rotary Club) At the club’s Wednesday, April 10 meeting, The Findlay Rotary Club presented $50,100 to five local non-profit organizations. This year’s recipients include: Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County: $8,700 for Critical Home Repair program Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center: $13,350 for mobile advocacy van renovation City Mission

  • Local communities say yes/no to recreational marijuana sales

    Boardman and Howland have said no and Austintown and Lisbon have moratoriums. However, two of the five dispensaries in the Mahoning Valley are still making plans to sell recreational marijuana, which is expected to become available on or before September 7.

  • Flooding work planned for desperate local community after months of chaos

    It will help the local church and some residents in Weddington but wider works will still be needed. St James Church has been left marooned repeatedly by flooding

  • Memory Café blooms at Wentworth Woodhouse to support local community

    The company’s vision for the Memory Café is to create a safe space for all, especially those living with memory loss conditions such as Dementia, allowing them to experience a bespoke social occasion in a stunning setting. Home Instead is looking to reduce isolation amongst older adults in Sheffield & Rotherham, and the first Memory Café has done just that. The celebration started off with an uplifting performance by the Singing for the Soul Choir from Parson Cross Forum. Their powerful finale...